Riverton
RIVERTON, KS · Cherokee · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Riverton sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,038 of 8,713 nationally, #14 of 140 in KS).
- National rank #1,038 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #14 of 140 in KS
- #637 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 73% of LIBERTY UTILITIES parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +7.8% since 2011
Riverton vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
468,066 1038th of 8713 higher than 7,675 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 73% of LIBERTY UTILITIES reported parent CO₂e (468K MT of 642K MT ; #1 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #637 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 468K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 468K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 217 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 258 MT
High-emitter reporting timeline
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 468,066 |
| 2022 | 601,724 |
| 2021 | 520,310 |
| 2020 | 587,573 |
| 2019 | 477,251 |
| 2018 | 525,725 |
| 2017 | 429,946 |
| 2016 | 324,026 |
| 2015 | 65,114 |
| 2014 | 75,923 |
| 2013 | 48,084 |
| 2012 | 263,385 |
| 2011 | 434,125 |
Facility insight: Riverton
Riverton (GHGRP ID 1001575) is a high-volume reporter at 468K MT CO₂e in 2023 from RIVERTON, KS (#1,038 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
Over 13 years (2011–2023), emissions stayed within a narrow band around 468K MT CO₂e (peak 602K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2022 at 602K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 22.2% below that peak (468K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2015→2016 (+397.6%, 259K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Riverton rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Riverton ranks #1,038 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #14 of 140 facilities in KS (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Riverton? ▼
Riverton's 468K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,675 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (88%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Riverton emit? ▼
Riverton reported 468K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of LIBERTY UTILITIES does Riverton represent? ▼
Riverton accounts for 73% of LIBERTY UTILITIES's reported GHGRP CO₂e (468K MT of 642K MT), ranking #1 of 2 facilities under that parent.
What is Riverton's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Riverton, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Riverton rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Riverton ranks #637 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Riverton reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Riverton's emissions have increased by 7.8%. Emissions have remained relatively stable.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside KS for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside KS (468K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside KS.